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MV08 NWU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,103 mi
Last recorded51,103 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 NWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 39,206 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR INNER SILL CORRODED & HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR INNER SILL CORRODED & HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracks on sidewalls.

Nearside Front wishbone back bush worn slightly.

Offside Front tyre age cracks on sidewalls.

Offside Front wishbone back bush worn slightly.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,516 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

strong advise,nearside rear tyre worn nearly to cord on outer edge.(165/60/14).

Fail 24 Feb 2015 36,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

strong advise,nearside rear tyre worn nearly to cord on outer edge.(165/60/14).

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,431 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,665 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise wheel alignment check (slight wear on edge of front tyres)

nearside front tyre tread on 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread on 2.5mm

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,729 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON EDGES.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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MV08 NWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV08 NWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV08 NWU registered?

MV08 NWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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